What are you listening to and WHY might anyone be interested? (Vol. XII)
Posted by: Richard Dane on 01 January 2016
2016 has arrived today, so time to start this thread afresh.
Last year's thread (and links to previous years) can be found here;
Joe Bonamassa - having seen him pop up on here several times, trying some of his stuff via Tidal ( it's decided to work again ).
Bernstein/NYP: Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade Op.35 1959 recording
Many of Lenny’s 50-60s NYP has this glossy Technicolor look to it and this one isn’t an exception.
Corny, sentimental and littered with cliche moments, cheapen further this overplayed score. Like a pattern of Arabesque, instrument style seems to be over filigreed ( oboe, flutes etc.. ) and at times feels like an over laboured and thickly laid out Tchaikovsky systemphonies.
Sloop John B posted:Just after 3 hours of interviews, bit of a headache and this is soothing my soul (and my head)
SJB
This is my favorite recording of these pieces...
Cyndi Lauper. She's So Unusual. On original vinyl from 1983. A powerful synth/pop debut, very artistic, and yes, I agree with the album title.
ted_p posted:
Bill Wyman
Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings - Volume 2
I have never heard any of Bill Wyman music before so i did not know what to expect, first impressions very good mix of styles, one that will grow on me with more listening.
If you like that might want to try this one. Great rockin' album and the SQ on vinyl is very good.
On CD:-
When Acoustic Sound came out with their new Classic Record reissue, I got to listen to it amongst many of other reissues of Reiner/CSO's Scheherazade at Jay's house. ( active DBL )
I recall that the original Stereo White Dog sounded the best followed by the original Classic Record reissue then maybe the original Plum Label, then the other Chesky and AP reissues were non starters. It was a fascinating exercise because each of them had a very different and distinctive balance.
Ever since then I have been on a hunt for a Stereo White Dog but so far I found locally a Mono White Dog copy. 
What a commanding towering intro compared to Lenny’s. Plenty of pregnant pauses to build up an anticipation before he gets into the sweeping massed strings creating a big sea scape. Excellent micro dynamics but I just think that instrumentations as well as calibre of individual musicians are higher at the CSO than NYP. A lot less cornballs and no *cheap* filigrees maintaining a lofty classy presence. ( I suppose that's *Reiner* sound )
Sidney Harth's solo violin does not sound as intimate as Scherchen set and a tad cooler than John Weicher ( previous 1st violin at CSO who played a solo in Reiner's Heldenleben ). 3rd movement does not quite have a fluid sexy line of Beecham as he’s playing pretty much by the book and feels a bit stiff.
Extremely colourful and vivid, the orchestra actually create the sound of ocean waves splashing against the rocks. Slowly accelerating tempo towards the finale with sound of wind in the back is truly dramatic without sounding like a cartoon. One of the great build then slowly dissolves into a placid silence. Beautiful blend between a delicate solo violin and a faint Sultan motif and a sustained single note of violin that feels like forever.
Scheherazade was a special piece for a young Reiner as he wrote a letter to Monteux on his 80th birthday thanking him for many orchestral techniques and musical interpretations he learned from Monteux's Scheharazade performance in Budapest days.
Here's young Fritz.
Deep Purple In Rock Cd rip 1995 remastered.
Listening to this one this morning after receiving an email from Hdtracks that this classic album is know available in 24 bit Studio Master with other Deep Purple albums also now available, i have the remastered cd do i really need the hires version, problem is i have two Deep Purple albums in 24 bit
Machine Head 24bit 96kHz Highresaudio.
Made In Japan Deluxe Edition 24bit 96kHz Linn Recoords.
both are stunning in 24 bit and are a big improvement on the cd, good as the remasters are.
i have a feeling this is going to be an expensive weekend as i love the music of Deed Purple.
Edward
Excellent CD rip.
Sheila Chandra "Moonsung". Wonderful vocal music differing styles from Celtic to Indian.
Had a listen to BJH - Once Again, I thought the voice was weak not a bad album though, they have made some great music over the years.
Now also via Tidal, after hearing a track on Radio Paradise:-
The Arcs - Yours, Dreamily. I know nothing about them, lead singer sounds bit like the guy from the Artic Monkeys.
Streaming | 24/96 WAV | Download
(2011)
I never really got this when it was released but I now realise that it's a fabulous work and to my mind could well be her best, which by the way, sounds great in Hi-Res.
i'm In electronica mood tonight.
Electronica 1: The Time Machine
24bit 48kHz, HighResAudio.
Edward
Stevee_S posted:Streaming | 24/96 WAV | Download
(2011)
I never really got this when it was released but I now realise that it's a fabulous work and to my mind could well be her best, which by the way, sounds great in Hi-Res.
I wish I got it, I so wanted to but I find it to be awful, sadly
Streaming | WAV
(1979)
Because I really, really like what MMEB were doing around this time.
Because she is rather lovely....err....I mean this album is lovely, you know, the album.
As they say when you are in a hole, stop digging.
Cyrille (why I think I am on first name terms I'm not sure) is like a chirpy Melody Gardot.
Check it out - this is on Tidal.
Jeff Anderson posted:
James Taylor "Before This World"
Didn't much care for this album when I first heard it Jeff but have to say it has grown on me.
ted_p posted:
A New World Record
One of my all time favorite albums (number four in my list of all time favorite albums) from one of my favorite bands of all time.
24bit 96kHz download from qobuz.
Edward
Never was a big ELO fan but got sent all their main titles by a friend in 24 192 files. Will need to play them to see if I have changed my mind during the intervening years
